agnóstico
/a.ɡiˈnɔs.t͡ʃi.ku/
The English word agnostic is translated into Portuguese as agnóstico.
This term is an adjective meaning of or relating to agnosticism. It can also be used as a noun to refer to one who holds to a form of agnosticism.
Meaning: of or relating to agnosticism (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is agnóstico, while the adjective changes its ending to agnóstica when referring to a female person or a feminine noun. For groups, use agnósticos for a group of men or a mixed-gender group and use agnósticas for a group consisting only of women.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has five syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: /a.ɡiˈnɔs.tʃi.ku/.
Did you know?
- In Brazilian Portuguese, the term agnóstico is often used colloquially in technology to describe software or hardware that is 'platform independent', such as agnóstico de nuvem for 'cloud agnostic'.
- While agnóstico describes a lack of certainty, Portuguese speakers often use the phrase não tenho religião ('I have no religion') in casual conversation to convey the same sentiment.
- In Portuguese, if a person says they are de fé, they are claiming to have faith, which creates a sharp linguistic contrast to being agnóstico in a social setting.
Examples in context
- Tom me disse que era agnóstico.Tom told me he was agnostic.This sentence demonstrates how to use the masculine form agnóstico.Tatoeba #8427592 by bill, translation #6646756 by CK
- Nunca conheci ninguém que seja agnóstico em relação à existência de Zeus.I've never met anyone who is agnostic about the existence of Zeus.This sentence shows the use of the masculine form agnóstico in a specific context.Tatoeba #952426 by alexmarcelo, translation #950928 by darinmex
- Ele se considera agnóstico.He considers himself agnostic.
- Ela é agnóstica quando se trata de religião.She is agnostic when it comes to religion.
- Eu sou sem religião, não acredito em nenhum deus.I am without religion, I don't believe in any god.
- Eu não sei ao certo o que acredito.I'm not sure what I believe.
- Ele tem um ponto de vista agnóstico sobre a vida.He has an agnostic viewpoint about life.
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Example conversation
Juliana and Lucas are discussing their beliefs.
- JulianaLucas, você acredita em Deus?Lucas, do you believe in God?
- LucasNa verdade, eu sou agnóstico.Actually, I am agnostic.
- JulianaEntendo, então você não tem certeza.I see, so you are not sure.
- LucasExatamente, é a minha posição.Exactly, that is my position.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “agnostic” translations and entries agnóstico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
